at the time
they hear the chime,
something happens inside,
from which they cannot hide.

their eyes become glazed
from the sudden gush.
they become dizzy,
such a welcomed rush.

moments later,
it’s all gone;
but they’re wary
of the dawn.

in the morning
when the mail comes,
they suffer severe cases
of bleeding gums.

when he is about
to recover,
he sees a salesman.
not another!